What were characteristics of Roman society during the time of Cincinnatus?

Question

Choose all answer that are correct.

Responses

Rome was being surrounded and threatened by outside forces
Rome was being surrounded and threatened by outside forces

Rome’s government was based on law in which many people had a voice.
Rome’s government was based on law in which many people had a voice.

People in Rome admired those who used their abilities to get and keep power.
People in Rome admired those who used their abilities to get and keep power.

Answer 1

The characteristics of Roman society during the time of Cincinnatus include:

1. Rome was being surrounded and threatened by outside forces - This is correct, as Rome faced various threats from outside forces during this period, including various tribes and cities in conflict.

2. Rome’s government was based on law in which many people had a voice - This is not entirely accurate for the time of Cincinnatus. Rome was transitioning from a monarchy to a republic, and while there were some forms of representation, the level of voice for common people (the plebeians) was limited compared to the patricians.

3. People in Rome admired those who used their abilities to get and keep power - This is also correct, as Roman society often valued traits such as loyalty, bravery, and political astuteness, especially in leaders and military commanders.

So the correct selections would be the first and third responses.